Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California and is causing events to be canceled or postponed to prevent the spread of the disease. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
A potentially debilitating virus is causing concern among horse owners and equestrians. Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has been detected in several horses in California and is causing events to be canceled or postponed preventing the spread of the disease.Dr. Annette Jones D.V.M., State Veterinarian and Director of Animal Health and Food Safety Services for the California Department of Food and Agriculture cautioned equine event coordinators and participants of the seriousness of this disease.“Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy has been detected in multiple horses in several counties in California,” she said. “If not controlled, it can have significant consequences to the horse industry, infecting thousands of horses due to the extensive mixing of horses at statew
